ES1204911U - A dispensing closure with tamper indicator (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A dispensing closure with tamper indicator, comprising a base component having a first hole and a cover component having a second hole, the cover component comprises a main cover for closing the first hole and a secondary cover for closing the second hole, the closure comprises improper handling indicating means, in which the same improper handling indicating mechanism is used to indicate whether any of the main or secondary covers have been opened.

Description

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A dispensing closure with tamper indicator

DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates generally to a closure and, in particular, to a dispensing closure with tamper indicator.

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a dispensing closure with tamper indicator is provided, comprising a base component having a first hole and a lid component having a second hole, the lid component comprises a lid main to close the first hole and a secondary cover to close the second hole, the closure comprises means with tamper indicator, in which the same mechanism with tamper indicator is used to indicate whether any of the main covers has been opened or secondary.

The first and second holes can provide, during use, different flow characteristics.

The first and second holes may have different sizes. For example, the first hole may have a diameter larger than the second hole.

The first and / or second holes may be a spout. In some embodiments, the first and / or second holes may be a directional spout.

The first and / or second holes comprise anti-drip means, such as a pouring flange.

The cover component may be articulated connected to the base component.

The secondary cover can be connected in an articulated way to the main cover.

The means with improper handling indicator may comprise an improper handling indicator member that prevents movement of the main and secondary covers. In some embodiment, the member must be removed before any of the covers can be opened. For example, the member may be a removable strip. In other embodiments, for example, the member moves but is not released.

The member can be frangibly connected to the base component, for example, through one or a plurality of frangible bridges.

The secondary cover may include a hook to engage the tamper indicating member to prevent movement of the secondary and / or main cover.

The present invention also provides a closure as described herein in combination with a container.

Some of the features / advantages of closures / plugs formed in accordance with the present invention may include:

have two holes with a different flow

the two holes are clearly visible to the consumer due to the different diameter of the holes

both holes are equipped with an anti-drop / drip system

The small diameter has the design of a directional spout

the consumer immediately understands how the cap will be used

there is only one tamper indicator plug for the two covers

Different aspects and embodiments of the invention can be used separately or together.

The present invention will now be described more particularly, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The exemplary embodiment is described below in sufficient detail to allow those skilled in the art to incorporate and implement the systems and processes described herein. It is important to understand that the embodiments can be provided in many alternative forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein.

Accordingly, although the embodiments can be modified in various ways and take various alternative forms, the specific embodiments thereof are shown in the drawings and described in detail in

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Below as examples. There is no intention to limit yourself to the particular forms disclosed. On the contrary, all modifications, equivalents and alternatives that fall within the scope of the appended claims must be included. The elements of the exemplary embodiments are indicated in a manner consistent with the same reference numbers throughout all the drawings and the detailed description when appropriate.

The terminology used herein to describe the embodiment is not intended to limit the scope. The articles "un", "una" and "el / la" are unique because they have a single reference, however, the use of the singular form in this report should not exclude the presence of more than one reference. In other words, the elements referred to in the singular may be one or more, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes" and / or "including", when used herein, specify the presence of characteristics, articles, steps, operations, elements and / or components indicated , but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more features, articles, stages, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein should be interpreted as usual in the art. It will also be understood that the terms of common use should also be interpreted as usual in the relevant technique and not in an idealized or excessively formal sense that is not expressly defined herein.

In the following description, all guiding terms, such as upper, lower, radial and axial, are used in connection with the drawings and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

Figure 1 shows a dispensing closure with tamper indicator 10. The closure can be considered in this embodiment as an appendix with two different flows thanks to: two openings and two covers.

The closure 10 comprises a cover component 15 and a base component 20.

The cover component 15 includes a main cover or a cover A for accessing a high flow discharge system 25 (see Figure 3), and a secondary cover or lower cover B for pouring with a pouring spout 30 (see Figures 2A and 2B).

The closure 10 comprises a single belt / tamper indicating band 1 attached to the base component 20 by frangible bridges 2.

The base 20 includes a side wall C that allows the closure to be snapped or screwed onto the neck of a container (shown below).

In this embodiment, the cover B is formed separately from the main cover and the base component (which are molded together as a single piece joined by a joint 40). The cover B is assembled on the main hood A. The cover B can be articulated openly and closedly with respect to the hood A.

Cover B is not removable; and comprises a tongue with a hook 3 that is placed under the tamper indicating belt 1 of the base 20.

The main cover A embeds the spout and base 20 of the cap.

It becomes impossible to open one or the other of the caps A, B without first breaking the inviolability strap 1.

The dimensions indicated in Figure 4 are by way of example and do not limit the scope of the invention.

While the illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described in detail herein, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown and that those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications thereto without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (15)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 40 Four. Five 1. A dispensing closure with tamper indicator, comprising a base component having a first hole and a cover component having a second hole, the cover component comprises a main cover for closing the first hole and a secondary cover for closing the second hole, the closure comprises improper handling indicating means, in which the same improper handling indicating mechanism is used to indicate whether any of the main or secondary covers have been opened. 2. A closure according to claim 1, wherein the first and second holes provide, during use, different flow characteristics. 3. A closure according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first and second holes have different sizes. 4. A closure according to claim 3, wherein the first hole has a diameter larger than the second hole. 5. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and / or the second holes are a pourer. 6. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and / or the second holes are a directional spout. 7. A closure according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and / or the second holes comprise drip means. 8. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lid component is articulated connected to the base component. 9. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the secondary cover is articulated connected to the main cover. 10. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the tamper indicating means comprises an improper tamper indicating member that prevents movement of the main and secondary covers. 11. A closure according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the member must be removed before any of the covers can be opened. 12. A closure according to claim 11, wherein the member is a removable strip. 13. A closure according to any of claims 10 to 12, wherein the member is frangibly connected to the base component. 14. A closure according to any of claims 10 to 13, wherein the secondary cover includes a hook for engaging the member to prevent movement of the secondary cover. 15. A closure according to any of the preceding claims in combination with a container.